end in (something)
phrasal verb
: to have (something) at the end
The word ends in a suffix.
The knife ends in a sharp point.
Their marriage ended in divorce.
The race ended in a tie.
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The spinal cord, which carries critical signals, typically ends in the upper lumbar spine, so surgeries below this level involve specific nerves, reducing catastrophic risks.
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
That chess ban ended in 2001 after the U.S.-led forces toppled the Taliban in the wake of the deadly, militant attacks of 9/11, Butt said.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 17 June 2025
Citing micro data from the Labor Department, the WSJ estimates graduates have an unemployment rate of 6.6% over the past 12 months ending in May, the highest level in a decade with the exception of the pandemic spike.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Lewd messages revealed The deliberations come nearly a year after the prosecution’s first case against Read ended in a mistrial, when a jury could not come to a unanimous verdict on the charges against her.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Miami finds itself in a better position than many experts predicted, locked in a four-way tie in Group A with one point as both opening games ended in scoreless draws.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Wood’s bid for a perfect game ended in the eighth when his 2-2 breaking ball hit Dom Decker on his back foot.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Hopefully for Mahomes and the Chiefs, another run to the Super Bowl will be in store in 2025 and will end in a different result from last season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
His final match as a professional footballer — Morton announced his sacking on September 19 — ended in a 1-0 defeat.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
That chess ban ended in 2001 after the U.S.-led forces toppled the Taliban in the wake of the deadly, militant attacks of 9/11, Butt said.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 17 June 2025
Citing micro data from the Labor Department, the WSJ estimates graduates have an unemployment rate of 6.6% over the past 12 months ending in May, the highest level in a decade with the exception of the pandemic spike.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Lewd messages revealed The deliberations come nearly a year after the prosecution’s first case against Read ended in a mistrial, when a jury could not come to a unanimous verdict on the charges against her.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Miami finds itself in a better position than many experts predicted, locked in a four-way tie in Group A with one point as both opening games ended in scoreless draws.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Wood’s bid for a perfect game ended in the eighth when his 2-2 breaking ball hit Dom Decker on his back foot.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Hopefully for Mahomes and the Chiefs, another run to the Super Bowl will be in store in 2025 and will end in a different result from last season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
His final match as a professional footballer — Morton announced his sacking on September 19 — ended in a 1-0 defeat.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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“End in (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20in%20%28something%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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